Smith’s Home Run Gives Beavers 4-3 Win over Diamond Hoppers

June 17th, 2018

UTICA, Mich. – Ryan Smith homered in the top of the ninth inning and left-handed pitcher Dylan Collett earned his second save in as many days to lead the Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers (8-9) past the Eastside Diamond Hoppers (9-6), 4-3, on Sunday at Jimmy John’s Field.

Robb Paller went 2-for-5 with a home run and a double, while James Battley went 2-for-4 to help pace the Beavers offensively. Right-handed pitcher Cameron Mackenzie made the start and tossed 5.0 innings, striking out three batters. RHP Brian Heldman picked up the win in relief, throwing 1.0 inning.

Josh McAdams led the offensive charge for the Diamond Hoppers, finishing 2-for-4 with a double and two RBIs.

The Beavers scored four runs, on 11 hits, and had no errors, while the Diamond Hoppers scored three runs, on six hits and committed no errors.

Access to Ladies Night Out event in the AAA Clubhouse at Jimmy John’s Field – Starts at 6:00 p.m.

Access to the Commissioner’s Box, a premium suite attached to the AAA Clubhouse; provides a view of that night’s USPBL baseball game between the Eastside Diamond Hoppers and the Utica Unicorns – game starts at 7:05 p.m.

Ladies Night Out Food Menu including:

o Cheese Fondue Station

o Arugula Salad with Lemon, Dill Cucumber and Feta

o Chef Prepared Pasta Station including Shrimp & Chicken in either Pesto or Alfredo Sauce

Thirsty Thursday, presented by Dave & Buster’sBack by popular demand at Jimmy John’s Field. This year, the USPBL will offer a $2, 12-ounce Bud or Bud Light, as well as a $5 Craft Beer specials. Any college student with ID, will receive a free Koozie.

Jimmy Buffett NightClose your eyes and sail away to the Island of Friends, Fun, and Memories. The game will feature the Westside Woolly Mammoths wearing custom tropical-style jerseys, which are being auctioned online with 50% of all proceeds benefiting The Cassie Hines Shoes Cancer Foundation, which has a mission of guiding young adults with cancer to social support programs and services that can help them manage their mental healing as well as their physical battle. To bid on jersey, go to www.32auctions.com/wwm_jersey .

Caribbean Blue BandThe Jimmy Buffett tribute band will be playing all your favorite hits throughout the night on the Dana St. Clair Stage on the lawn in right center field.

#USPBLEats Food Specials

$5 Cheeseburger in Paradise Special Burger at the Grandslam Grill and Philly Cheesesteak stands

PROMOTIONS: 99.5 WYCD Country Music Night – Derek Winters Band presented by Top Hat Masonry

99.5 WYCD Country Music Night

Grab your boots and head down to Jimmy John’s Field for 99.5 WYCD Country Music Night. Come early and enjoy music from the Derek Winters Band as they play from the Dana St. Clair Stage during pregame and in between innings on the lawn in right center field.